Phase I data for immune checkpoint molecules in melanoma from Bristol, Roche and Merck were a major highlight of the ASCO 2013 annual meeting. Considering potential application in many cancers regardless of genetic mutations, some analysts are predicting billions in future sales.

With late-stage assets scarce, Campbell Alliance consultants offer tips for spotting early oncology opportunities, as part of Windhover’s Therapeutic Area Partnerships annual showcase of top unpartnered assets. MEI Pharma, Macrogenics and EnGeneIC are among the companies featured this year.

No longer the odd cousins of traditional pharmaceutical applications, a host of therapeutic cancer vaccines is working through late-stage trials with real, life-extending data already reported and the potential to create a lot of action in the oncology sector.